Berkshire Yoga Festival 2024

Restore emotional balance through guided movement and touch.
This class is designed to release muscle tension and restore emotional balance, leaving your body in a natural state of ease and fulfillment. We move through a slow, grounding yoga sequence and offer hands-on assists. The class culminates in a meditation infused with hands-on energy healing assists that combines Usui Reiki and Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) that can help to reduce stress, restore balance, and clear energy blockages through gentle touch.

Join Char Willingham for a transcendent Sonic Cacao Circle, a heart-expanding journey that combines ancient rituals and meditative practices. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of ceremonial-grade cacao, valued in indigenous cultures for its emotional and spiritual properties. Allow the rhythmic sounds of sonic meditation to lead you into profound inner exploration. This communal gathering provides a supportive environment for personal transformation and the cultivation of unity. Discover the profound synergy of a sonic cacao meditation, offering opportunities for self-reflection, healing, and spiritual enlightenment. Walk away with serenity and a deep connection to your community.

Experience how sound and healing music can be used to unlock many of our blocks and challenges we experience daily. DJ Taz Rashid shares his wisdom and path in sound healing as we meditate, tune inward, gain clarity and listen to the language of our spirit. We will open up the four directions and expect to hear healing deep relaxation sounds from all over the world such as singing bowls, didgeridoos, over-tone singing, percussion, Native American flutes, guitar and atmospheric soundscapes to guide the journey. This is the inner revolution your body has been looking for. 

Dive into an enchanting exploration of sound and vibration with Char Willingham and navigate through the mystical realms of sonic alchemy. This potent practice melds the profound wisdom of ancient traditions with the insights of contemporary science, allowing you to tap into the universal rhythms and unlock your true potential. Whether you seek relaxation, stress relief, or a deeper connection with your inner self, this event offers a unique space for expansiveness, spaciousness, and inward contemplation. Traverse the domains of sublime healing and bathe in the melodic orchestra of sacred instruments while experiencing the alchemical potency that harmonizes, uplifts, and revitalizes your whole being. Embark on this journey to set sail on your unparalleled sonic adventure.

Dive into an enchanting exploration of sound and vibration with Char Willingham and navigate through the mystical realms of sonic alchemy. This potent practice melds the profound wisdom of ancient traditions with the insights of contemporary science, allowing you to tap into the universal rhythms and unlock your true potential. Whether you seek relaxation, stress relief, or a deeper connection with your inner self, this event offers a unique space for expansiveness, spaciousness, and inward contemplation. Traverse the domains of sublime healing and bathe in the melodic orchestra of sacred instruments while experiencing the alchemical potency that harmonizes, uplifts, and revitalizes your whole being. Embark on this journey to set sail on your unparalleled sonic adventure.

Experience a Sonic Chakra Balancing Workshop with Char Willingham, an immersive experience designed to align and rejuvenate your body’s seven energy centers using the power of sound. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being through the ancient practice of sound healing. You’ll explore the seven primary energy centers, each linked to specific aspects of your emotional and physical being. Immerse yourself in the healing vibrations of various instruments, each aligned with particular chakras, to harmoniously open, balance, and activate your energy centers. Participate in this interactive session, where you learn to use sound healing tools and techniques for personal care and to assist others, offering practical skills for everyday use while enriching your understanding of chakras and sound’s therapeutic power, suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. This Sonic Chakra Balancing Workshop offers a unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the chakra system and the healing power of sound.

Join Sara for a Guided Sound Bath Meditation. Rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit as you lay or sit in stillness during this fully immersive experience. Listen to the sounds and feel the vibrations of crystal alchemy singing bowls to relieve stress and facilitate a deep state of relaxation & meditation. You will leave feeling  calm, balanced, and restored!